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甸子蓝

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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Secondary Color (间色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Modern nomenclature.

A secondary color derived from blending primary colors, commonly seen in folk clothing and daily life.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#10AEC2
RGB16, 174, 194
HSL187°, 85%, 41%
CMYK93%, 0%, 31%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark cyan tone (H:187° S:85% L:41%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Triadic
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#ADC110
Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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#C11054
#C17D10
Tint & Shade
#035D68
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#51D5E6

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"甸子蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:187° S:85%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. At 41% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "甸子蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 41% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.67:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.86:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires ≥4.5:1 for AA and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color: black (#000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

Cool-toned (hue 187°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (41%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (85%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue187°
Saturation85%
Lightness41%
Print Values (CMYK)
C93%
M0%
Y31%
K0%

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